IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.1.1-2.3.3.7 Account Lockout Bypass
CVE-2023-38273 Published on February 2, 2024
IBM Cloud Pak System information disclosure
IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.1.1, 2.3.2.0, and 2.3.3.7 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 260733.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-38273 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
The software does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within in a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-38273
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Affected Versions
IBM Cloud Pak System:- Version 2.3.1.1, 2.3.2.0, 2.3.3.7 is affected.
- Version 2.3.1.1 is affected.
- Version 2.3.2.0 is affected.
- Version 2.3.3.7 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.